On July 28, 2026, the security and military-political situation in Ukraine remains dynamic. Last night was marked by another massive attack by the occupation forces using more than 130 Shahed attack UAVs and imitation means, as a result of which new damage and power outages were recorded in six regions. At the same time, the Defense Forces of Ukraine carried out a successful series of retaliatory strikes on the occupiers’ facilities in Crimea, and the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived on a working visit to the United States for important international negotiations. As reported by the information portal 34.ua , emergency services are eliminating the consequences of enemy shelling in the regions.
News 1: Nighttime UAV attack and damage to energy infrastructure
On the night of July 28, Russian troops launched 131 strike and simulated drones over the territory of Ukraine. Air defense units managed to neutralize 107 enemy targets. As a result of hits and falling debris in six regions of the country, energy and civil infrastructure facilities were damaged, which is why local power outages are observed. The enemy also struck Sumy, Kharkiv and border communities of the Kherson region, where there are dead and wounded among the civilian population.
Expert opinion (Security and Defense Analyst Serhiy Morozov): “The enemy’s attempts to exhaust the air defense system through massive combined drone attacks are part of the systemic pressure on the energy system. The rapid restoration work of energy workers allows us to maintain balance in the energy grid.”
News 2: Defense Forces strikes on facilities in Crimea and enemy losses
Ukrainian defenders launched symmetrical strikes in response to strategic occupiers’ targets. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, warehouses and a substation in the Feodosia and Kerch regions of temporarily occupied Crimea were hit, which caused power outages in several cities on the peninsula. In total, over the past 24 hours, more than 200 combat clashes were recorded on the front line, and the occupiers’ losses amounted to over 1,560 personnel and dozens of artillery pieces and UAVs.
Expert opinion (Military analyst and lawyer Dmitry Snegirev): “The targeted destruction of enemy logistics hubs and power substations in the occupied territories significantly weakens the combat capabilities and supply of Russian groups in the southern direction.”
News 3: Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the USA and the memory of the fallen
Today, July 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the United States, where he is scheduled to hold key talks with US President Donald Trump and meet in Congress on defense support and new sanctions against Russia. In addition, on July 28, Ukraine officially honors the memory of prisoners of war, those killed and executed in Russian captivity – commemorative events are being held across the country to mark the anniversary of the terrorist attack in Olenivka.
Expert opinion (International Relations and Public Administration Specialist Andriy Zaitsev): “Negotiations at the highest level in Washington are crucial for maintaining the pace of defense assistance. At the same time, honoring the memory of those tortured in captivity reminds the world of the need to hold the aggressor legally accountable.”
ANALYTICS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CITIZENS
Compliance with civil defense rules is key during attacks on infrastructure.
Reminder for citizens:
Prepare for power outages: keep power banks charged, stock up on drinking water, and LED flashlights in case of emergency outages.
Alarm Response: If a UAV or ballistic threat is detected, immediately head to the nearest shelter.
Information silence: do not distribute photos and videos of hit sites and the work of air defense units until official information is released.